Audi RS 3 vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi RS 3 · Audi S3
- Length176.3 in
- Height55.0 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Audi S3 width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi RS 3 is 1.0 in shorter (176.3 in vs 177.3 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Audi S3 is 0.8 in taller (55.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 66 lb heavier (3,593 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi RS 3 is 66 lb heavier (3,593 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Height: Audi S3 is 0.8 in taller (55.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Audi RS 3 is 1.0 in shorter (176.3 in vs 177.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Audi RS 3 · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi RS 3 — Based on length × width (Audi RS 3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi RS 3 | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.3 in | 177.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 55.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,593 lb | 3,527 lb | 66 lb |
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